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About Developer · **Released**: 06-13-2003

UPDATES
version 0.4 is out

- Now allows for basic VBCODE input.
- Fixed somemore bugs.

Background
Required a section on my site to display articles/tutorials
No such hack in the Hacks Database
Decided to try my hand at it

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This hack uses a lot of code from Arunan Sridharan's vB Links Directory v2.0
I use that hack too and was inspired to code something around that
A big thank-you must go out to him for coding the Links Directory in the first place (I merely modified much of the code to suit my needs for this hack)

Appreciation also goes out to Kars10 for aiding me in this hack
He coded the portion in version 0.3 on number of articles count as well as article hits count
He also suggested several template changes which have been incoporated into version 0.3
A great big special shout out to TheComputerGuy, 97cobracpe, dontpanic for stamping out the bugs with your fixes. Thanks guys

WHATS IT DO ?
This hack allows you to have a database of articles/tutorials etc on your site/forums.

FEATURES

AdminCP
Installer script

Admin options

View Categories
Edit Categories
Add Categories ( category name, category icon, category order, category description )
Delete Categories
Add new article ( title, description, author, date, content )
Edit article
Delete article
View ALL articles in database
Option in vB options to turn validation of articles on/off
Fully template based as to how you wish to display the articles,categories and main article home page.
Addition of articles accepts basic VBcodes

Member options

View Categories
Browse Categories
View articles
Submit new article
Submission of articles accepts basic VBcodes

INSTALLATION & UPGRADING
This Hack should work on ALL 2.2.x versions and v2.3.0
Please read the install_readme.txt file in the package for fresh installation instructions
IMPT: If you installed a previous version pls read the upgrade_readme.txt file carefully for upgrade instructions

HACK DOWNLOAD

Version 0.4 of this hack can be downloaded here

ADD-ONS
i) Add-on for vbHome
ii) Add-on for ForumHome
iii) Add-on to enable only registered members to be able to view the article section

DEMO SITES
http://www.runaked.com/forums/articles.php ( running v0.4 ) - TheComputerGuy's site

http://www.mcseworld.com/forums/infocenter.php ( running v0.3 ) - dontpanic's site

Feel free to submit your sites if u installed this hack so it can be listed as another live demo site

SUPPORT
I cannot promise any support on this as i am pretty new to this but I will try my best.
If you are using this hack , pls click the INSTALL button
to be kept in the loop of any bug reports, add-ons and hack version updates.

Thanks everyone

cinq · #**102** 06-30-2003, 05:59 AM

Smoothie, actually the main reason its in beta right now is due to the planned addition of more features into this hack.
With some of the corrections provided by fellow members, i believe its basically a-ok.

Otherwise, if you are looking for a basic hack that can be used as a form of reviews, FAQ , tutorial, article ,interviews etc section, it can already be used.

In fact i am using this on my live site too, features planned for further versions of this hack i personally will not be needing but will be including for the benefit of those who may need it/them.

AuthorZone.Com · #**103** 06-30-2003, 12:24 PM

I got this error:

Quote:

Warning: htmlspecialchars() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /home/authorz/public_html/forums/articles.php on line 141

It does not maintain line returns...
Also, see what happens when you try to submit a review please?

I realli need to get this one working right...

cinq · #**104** 06-30-2003, 12:38 PM

"maintains line returns"

now what exactly do you mean ?

I cannot submit an article cos you didnt provide a test account for me to log in

Did you change any of the code yourself ?

cinq · #**105** 07-01-2003, 11:07 AM

just an update, managed to get the pagination for articles working ... woot

Allows for splitting of articles up into several pages as desired by the article submitter based on a delimiter string.

AuthorZone.Com · #**106** 07-02-2003, 02:09 AM

Nope, this one is not for me. It need heavy work...

cinq · #**107** 07-02-2003, 02:19 AM

While I cannot ascertain the hack is perfect and bug free , I am consistently looking out for anything that needs correction and with the kind help from others who posted in this thread, just found some and corrected them with their help.

If you found any , it would be great to discuss in further detail so that the hack can be improved on.

If you arent going to even elaborate on your problem , how would you expect others to help you figure things out .. .. ..

AuthorZone.Com · #**108** 07-02-2003, 02:32 AM

Well, I did elaborate and the response I got was "use html"!
If that is the case, I can just do static pages and screw the hack.

If you want to do a hack, do it right. I rather pay for it if it is well done.

Your hack was so screwed up I just gave up on it seeing how you responded with "use html".

1. The cells between the Category and the link under it which says Submit new review is way too much
here take a look:
http://www.authorzone.com/forums/articles.php

2. The script does not maintain line returns and centers all the text and screws it up. It make all the tex piled up on top.

3. The authenticate feature, it should show a PREVIEW with a submit button instead of the whole article in an imput box.

4. When you pull up articles to authenticate them the Author gets deleted automatically before the page even loads, which makes it impossible to know who the hell posted what.

5. It should automatically link the name of the person/Author who posted an article/review to their profile.

6. There needs to be a preview option for the member who submits it to see what it looks like...

7. The vB has a thread rating system. You can intergrate that code so each article can be rated.

8. The category column is too wide and text too big.

9. The the admin should have the option to show only the article title linked to the article on the index page without the summary.

10. There needs to be an editor like the one in vB or better.

11. The ability to choose text and background colors for the article page and should be able to preset them from admin.

12. vB Code are essential.

13. Number of viewers who read it...

I could think of a bunch more features but these are essential, IMHO.

I hope this helps.

Max

AuthorZone.Com · #**109** 07-02-2003, 02:33 AM

I have many reviewers and they are not technical, so I need a descent hack. I'll send you some money just do it right please.

cnczone · #**110** 07-02-2003, 12:09 PM

When someone fills out all the info (author, date, etc..) than I go to valadite it all the fields are filled with dates not the authors name or the title etc what gives???? Now when I', in the CP panel and correct it it's fine.

cnczone · #**111** 07-02-2003, 05:18 PM

This hack could be great, it needs allot of work PLEASE someone help!!!!

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